Spectator information for the British GT Championship this weekend

Spectator information for the British GT Championship this weekend

06 September 2024

Spectator information for the British GT Championship this weekend

06 September 2024

We’re looking forward to welcoming fans to Donington Park for the British GT Championship this Saturday and Sunday (7/8 September). Here is some useful information to help you make the most of your trip to the venue.

Gate opening times
Public admission to the circuit is from 7.30am on both days.

Access to the circuit this weekend will be via the Paddock Gate and Coppice.

Timetable
Click here to download a schedule for this weekend's event.

Venue Map
Click here to view a map of the venue.

How to get here
Please click here for directions to the venue.

Tickets
Additional tickets will be available to purchase upon arrival at the venue. Adult tickets are available for £21 on Saturday, £29 on Sunday or £40 for the full weekend. Reduced rates are available for teenagers aged 13-15 and senior citizens, while children under 13 go free.

If you have chosen to have tickets posted you will need to bring the originals to the circuit as copies and receipts are not accepted.

All advance tickets have now been dispatched and were sent by either Recorded or Special Delivery, meaning a signature is required. If you haven't received them, contact us urgently during midweek office hours at [email protected]

Print-at-home/e-tickets tickets are emailed on the day of purchase. If you haven't received yours, login to your MSV account to access them - your order confirmation email will not gain you admission to the venue. All e-tickets can be printed or scanned from a mobile device.

Please have your tickets separated before arriving at the gate.

Pre-registration is not required for season pass holders, who should present their passes on the gate as usual.

Camping - Not available
The Donington Park campsite is not in operation this weekend, however the Donington Park Farmhouse site is open and has direct pedestrian access to the pits and paddock entrance.

Please note, this site is not operated by Donington Park, please click here for more information.

Parking
General Public and Disabled Parking is free of charge. Starkey’s Parking, overlooking the Craner Curves, Old Hairpin and Schwantz sequence, is available on Saturday for £5 per car and Sunday at £10 per car.

All persons will require a valid entry ticket. A car hanger will be provided to all Starkey’s Parking purchasers, and must be displayed in your vehicle. 

Disabled Parking
There will be a dedicated parking area at Coppice, with circuit viewing available on a first come first served basis. Please present your blue badge when you arrive and you'll be directed to the correct location.

Food and drink
The Garage 39 restaurant, bar and café will be open throughout the event serving a variety of food and refreshments, while additional outlets will be available in the most popular viewing areas.

Infield access
Infield access will be available via the tunnels in the Paddock, at Coppice and at the Esses.

Grandstand seats
Seating in the Hollywood Grandstand will be available to purchase at the event, subject to availability, for £15 on Sunday for Adults and £10 for under-16s. Grandstand access is free of charge on Saturday.

Programmes
Programmes can be purchased for £8 from the ticket booths upon arrival at the venue, the Megastore, the Paddock Newsagent and at the Hollywood Grandstand.

Pit walk and autograph session – FREE
The free of charge Pit Walk returns this Sunday at 12.10. To join the Pit Walk, fans are asked to join the queue, which will start between the Garage 39 restaurant and pit garage 38.

Trade and merchandise
A selection of trade stands selling driver, team and series merchandise and memorabilia will be positioned in the paddock.

Radio Donington
Radio Donington will be broadcasting live commentary, interviews and spectator information throughout the weekend on the new frequency of 94.3FM. Earpiece radios can be purchased from the Donington Park Megastore, ticket booths and at the Hollywood Grandstand, priced at £12.

Gazebos and other structures
You are welcome to bring small, open fronted tents and other small outdoor structures (without sides) to general spectator areas, but we reserve the right to take down larger gazebos and other similar temporary structures if we consider them dangerous, or they obscure the views of others. Please be considerate to those around you and speak to a member of staff if you have any concerns.

Here to help
Excellent customer service is important to us, and all our staff are trained to help you make the most of your visit to the circuit. Whether you need assistance to find a lost child or to locate a disabled toilet, please ask one of the many uniformed staff you will see throughout the venue.

Security
The safety and security of all our visitors is paramount, so please be aware you may be subject to bag searches and security checks at our venue. We would also politely ask, as an additional security measure, that you put luggage tags on all of your bags detailing your name and mobile number, so that it can be easily identified. Please do not leave your bag or personal belongings unattended at any time.

No dogs/animals permitted on site
No animals are permitted anywhere on site, with the exception of guide/assistance dogs. Please contact our call centre on 0344 225 4422 or email  [email protected] during office opening times to advise if you will be bringing a guide/assistance dog.

Drones and flying objects - not permitted on site
The use of drones or other flying objects is strictly prohibited anywhere in the vicinity of Donington Park

Scooters/bicycles - prohibited in public areas
Please note that use of personal two-wheeled vehicles, including scooters, e-scooters and bicycles is strictly prohibited within public areas of the venue.

Please respect our neighbours
We kindly ask that all ticketholders driving to the circuit this weekend drive or ride carefully and considerately both when travelling to and leaving the venue

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